Visit Lafayette, LA ~ What You Need to Know to visit Cajun Country
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Visit Lafayette, LA ~ What You Need to Know to visit Cajun Country

Welcome to my Hometown Tourist Project!  Each week we will be treated to a new blogger giving us a tour of their hometown.  Throughout the year we will be going all over the country and even up into Canada!  Today, I am pleased to introduce you to Janet Stelly who blogs at A Couple of Stellys. …

What to do in Indianapolis with Teens ~ Our Favorites
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What to do in Indianapolis with Teens ~ Our Favorites

Do you have a teenager?  Do you enjoy traveling with your teens?  Lately, I’ve heard a lot of parents say that they hate traveling with their teens because they don’t want to do anything. Ok, hate may be a little strong.  But, I have heard a lot of parents complain about traveling with their teenage…

Living in Phoenix ~ Unexpected and Beautiful All Year
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Living in Phoenix ~ Unexpected and Beautiful All Year

Hometown Tourist Project!  Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to Melissa Berry from Sunburnt Saver. I love Melissa’s tagline on her blog: Getting ahead by leaving behind debt! But, today Melissa is going to share what living in Phoenix Arizona is like.  I have to say, after reading about living in Phoenix through Melissa’s…

Visit Deland ~ A Central Florida Day Trip You’ll Want to Make
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Visit Deland ~ A Central Florida Day Trip You’ll Want to Make

So, now that 2017 is over and My Year of Adventure is over – now what?!  I discovered throughout last year that I really enjoyed having a “series” to write on the blog.  So, I thought long and hard about what would be a good series for 2018. What I decided, and I’m super excited…

Blue Springs ~ The Beautiful & Real Florida You Need to See
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Blue Springs ~ The Beautiful & Real Florida You Need to See

For the year of 2017, I have challenged myself to a Year of Adventure!  While I’m certainly not jetting off on adventures every week, I am trying to get out and about locally more.  This week I went to one of my favorite local spots ~ Blue Springs State Park.  We usually go a little…

The Ringling Museum a Fascinating & Unique Museum
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The Ringling Museum a Fascinating & Unique Museum

If you happen to be on the West Coast of Florida, I highly recommend a trip to the Ringling Museum in Sarasota.  What was once the home of John and Mable Ringling is now the greatest museum on the Gulf Coast!  Your entrance fee includes: The Grounds, The Museum of Art, the Ringling Circus Museum…

Visit Tarpon Springs ~ an Easy Day Trip from Orlando!
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Visit Tarpon Springs ~ an Easy Day Trip from Orlando!

Want to try something different this weekend?  If you are anywhere in the Central Florida area, I highly recommend a Day Trip to visit Tarpon Springs, Florida! Back in the early 1900s, sponges were discovered in the water off the coast of Tarpon Springs.  This attracted Greek sponge divers to the area, which is now…

The Making of Harry Potter Studios Tour – Top 10
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The Making of Harry Potter Studios Tour – Top 10

I don’t know about you, but I’m a huge fan of Harry Potter!  And, if you’re any kind of a Harry Potter fan, then surely The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour is on your Bucket List!  If it isn’t, it should be!  It is one of the ultimate pilgrimages for Harry Potter fans from around…

9 Best Beaches for Family Vacations You’ll Want to Visit
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9 Best Beaches for Family Vacations You’ll Want to Visit

For the year of 2017, I have challenged myself to a Year of Adventure!  For me, that means not waiting for life’s mountain top moments, but rather living in the moment.  And, finding adventure in the midst of day to day life.  It’s hard to believe we are already 17 weeks into 2017!  So much…

How to Get the Most from Your Day Trip to Gibraltar
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How to Get the Most from Your Day Trip to Gibraltar

If you happen to be in the Andalusian region of Spain, the southern coastal area, a day trip to Gibraltar might be a fun, interesting option for you!  For us, it was a day trip at the end of our stay in Spain.  We really enjoyed hearing English again after having heard Spanish for a…